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(a) Acupuncturists shall use only presterilized, disposable needles in their administration of acupuncture treatments. The use of staples in the practice of acupuncture is unlawful.
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(b) Sanitation practices shall include:
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(1) Hands shall be washed with soap and water or other disinfectant before handling needles and between treatment of different patients; and
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(2) Skin in the area of penetration shall be thoroughly swabbed with alcohol or other germicidal solution before inserting needles.
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(c) No person shall be allowed to practice acupuncture and related techniques without first having passed a nationally recognized clean-needle-technique course.
